
TITLES

THE BERLIN-BAGHDAD EXPRESS
History
Genre:
Sean McMeekin
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Publisher:
Allen Lane
A history book on World War I as exciting as an adventure book. It explores the link between the Nazis and pan-Islamism in the Middle East by... train: The Berlin-Baghdad Express, the extraordinary railway that would link Central Europe and the Persian Gulf.
McMeekin investigates one of the big, previously unresearched subjects of World War I: the German bid for world power - and the destruction of the British Empire - through the harnessing of the Ottoman Empire.
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DONALD TRUMP AND THE FUTURE OF AMERICAN DEMOCRACY
Economy & Politics, Public Law
Genre:
Mario Patrono, Arianna Vedaschi
Author:
Publisher:
Egea/Bocconi UP
The book argues that President Trump's governing style could signal the rise of a semi-democratic authoritarian government, especially as the white majority shifts to a minority by 2050. It explores Trump's political trajectory, marked by two impeachments and a disregard for laws. The narrative emphasizes the vulnerability of American democracy, calling for preventative measures to strengthen democratic institutions and protect global democratic principles.
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WITHOUT EQUAL
Economy & Politics
Genre:
Guido Caldarelli
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Publisher:
Egea/Bocconi UP
Studying the complexity of networks means to realize how interconnected our lives are. In his new book "Without equals", physicist Guido Caldarelli takes us on a journey to discover the intricate meshes of which society is made up and discover the predictability of phenomena hidden behind the apparent chaos.
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THE QUEEN OF THEBES
Historical Fiction
Genre:
Annamaria Zizza
Author:
Publisher:
Marlin
Step into the enigmatic world of ancient Egypt as we delve into a mesmerizing narrative sparked by a mysterious letter. Penned by the beguiling queen Ankhesenamon, this epistle sets the stage for a tale replete with intrigue, forbidden love, and daring exploits.
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WOKE CAPITALISM
Economy & Politics
Genre:
Carl Rhodes
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Publisher:
Bristol U.P. - Policy Press
Carl Rhodes takes us on a lively and fascinating history of woke capitalism – from 1950s corporate social responsibility, through 1980s neoliberalism, tracing it alongside the adoption and mutation of the term ‘woke’ from Black American culture – and brings us right up to current-day debates.
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THE ETERNAL
Thriller & Noir
Genre:
Simona Moraci
Author:
Publisher:
Marlin
In the chilling and somber nights of a post-Bataclan Paris, a restless shadow lingers - an entity that has endured since the dawn of time itself. It is Irene, the embodiment of tranquility and hope, who will ultimately unite their destinies.
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WHITE MINDS
Society, Current Issues
Genre:
Guilaine Kinouani
Author:
Publisher:
Bristol U.P. - Policy Press
• Presents an innovative analysis of whiteness as a psychological phenomenon
• Wide-ranging appeal that cuts to the heart of a problem in contemporary race relations
• Author is respected commentator with a sizeable network and popular blog: https://racereflections.co.uk
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THE PALAVEEVI SISTERS IN THE STORM OF HISTORY
Literary & General
Genre:
Alek Popov
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Publisher:
Ciela
Attractive twins Kara and Jara join the fighters against fascism. Because of their middle-class origins, however, they are suspected of being traitors. On the run they are separated and only meet each other by chance years later, but Jara has switched sides ...
Popov disrespectfully mixes a cocktail of adventurous fights, destroyed utopias and tragicomic heroes, of tension, wit and absurdity, so that in the end no -ideological- stone is left standing.
A wild political satire about the heroic partisans of World War II that will delight fans of black humor.
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